Waxhaw, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.8 °F (low) to 71.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.7 Inches. Waxhaw is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7 °F | 52.5 °F | 3.82 in. |
| February | 34.4 °F | 56.2 °F | 3.23 in. |
| March | 41.2 °F | 63.8 °F | 4.07 in. |
| April | 49.7 °F | 72.8 °F | 3.59 in. |
| May | 58.5 °F | 79.7 °F | 3.3 in. |
| June | 66.5 °F | 86.5 °F | 4.12 in. |
| July | 70.0 °F | 89.9 °F | 3.87 in. |
| August | 68.8 °F | 88.0 °F | 4.34 in. |
| September | 63.1 °F | 82.7 °F | 3.96 in. |
| October | 51.0 °F | 73.1 °F | 3.3 in. |
| November | 40.1 °F | 63.0 °F | 3.31 in. |
| December | 34.4 °F | 55.1 °F | 3.81 in. |
| Annual | 50.8 °F | 71.9 °F | 44.72 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |